FRIENDS OF ST MARYS CHURCH, CERNE ABBAS
To help towards the cost of preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification of the Grade 1 listed building that is St Mary's Church in Cerne Abbas. Over the first 18 months of our existence the emphasis has been on raising awareness of The Friends and fund raising through concerts.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity remains in a good financial position with unrestricted reserves of £180,716.99 at the end of the year. The trustees report that funds are in a good position, supported by a significant bequest and active management of Gift Aid contributions. There are no stated material uncertainties or risks to the charity's ongoing operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Bequest 2025 50,000.00”
Trustees
- Caroline Sykes
- JOHN ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMPION
- Jennifer Rosalind Paterson
- Martin Reed
- Piers Alexander Adamson
- Richard Cecil Wilkin LVO MBE DL
- Timothy John Mills
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £60k | £6k |
| 31/12/2024 | £6k | £606 |
| 31/12/2023 | £5k | £123k |
| 31/12/2022 | £26k | £216 |
| 31/12/2021 | £89k | £305 |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF ST MARYS CHURCH, CERNE ABBAS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity remains in a good financial position with unrestricted reserves of £180,716.99 at the end of the year. The trustees report that funds are in a good position, supported by a significant bequest and active management of Gift Aid contributions. There are no stated material uncertainties or risks to the charity's ongoing operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.